limber

[ lim-ber ]

/ ˈlɪm bər /

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adjective

characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; lithe.

bending readily; flexible; pliant.

verb (used without object)

to make oneself limber (usually followed by up): to limber up before the game.

verb (used with object)

to make (something) limber (usually followed by up): She tried to limber up her wits before the exam.

Origin of limber

First recorded in 1555–65; perhaps akin to limb¹

SYNONYMS FOR limber

2 pliable.

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ANTONYMS FOR limber

1, 2 stiff.

2 rigid, unbending.

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synonym study for limber

2. See flexible.

OTHER WORDS FROM limber

lim·ber·ly, adverblim·ber·ness, noun

Words nearby limber

limb, limba, limbate, limb bud, limbed, limber, limber hole, limberneck, limber pine, limber up, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Definition for limber (2 of 3)

limber²

[ lim-ber ]

/ ˈlɪm bər /

Military

noun

a two-wheeled vehicle, originally pulled by four or six horses, behind which is towed a field gun or caisson.

verb (used with object)

to attach the limber to (a gun) in preparation for moving away (sometimes followed by up).

verb (used without object)

to attach a limber to a gun (usually followed by up).

Origin of limber

1400–50; late Middle English lymo(u)r pole of a vehicle. See limb¹, -er¹

Definition for limber (3 of 3)

limber³

[ lim-ber ]

/ ˈlɪm bər /

noun

Usually limbers. Nautical. a passage or gutter in which seepage collects to be pumped away, located on each side of a central keelson; bilge.

Origin of limber

1620–30; perhaps <French lumière hole, light <Late Latin lūmināria;see luminaria

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Example sentences from the Web for limber

The role eventually went to the limber Brit Andrew Garfield.
Josh Hutcherson on the J. Law Hacking Scandal and Life After 'The Hunger Games'|Marlow Stern|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Then, a long and limber girl with wide eyes and an uncanny resemblance to Rihanna grabs my hand and startles me by speaking.
A Mad Feast Is the Next 'Sleep No More'|Nina Strochlic|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A few reps of dynamic moves like toy soldiers and step-ups will get you warm and limber.
5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready|DailyBurn|January 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Watch the brave and limber artist go Cirque-du-Soleil style and dance with some provocative figures.
Michelle Obama pumps up the crowd, Karl Rove rides a Segway, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|September 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Then he does an obstacle course to limber up, or some endurance work on the treadmill.
Personal Trainers for Fat Pets|Lenore Skenazy|September 24, 2010|DAILY BEAST
"We seen the beginning of it," Limber began, and Powell scenting a story, settled with delighted anticipation.
The Long Dim Trail|Forrestine C. Hooker
And he can do it without being full of cider, too; he don't need any apple juice to limber his tongue!
The Village Watch-Tower|(AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin
I'll send you out to Frisco in a chorus that'll limber you up, all right, but I won't let you stay long.
Just Around the Corner|Fannie Hurst
She was just beautiful––slim and limber and long––what you might imagine a nymph would look like if she got loose in a music-hall.
The Cup of Fury|Rupert Hughes
Limber thanked him and tied it across the back of his saddle, glancing up at the threatening sky.
The Long Dim Trail|Forrestine C. Hooker

British Dictionary definitions for limber (1 of 3)

limber¹

/ (ˈlɪmbə) /

adjective

capable of being easily bent or flexed; pliant

able to move or bend freely; agile

Derived forms of limber

limberly, adverblimberness, noun

Word Origin for limber

C16: origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for limber (2 of 3)

limber²

/ (ˈlɪmbə) /

noun

part of a gun carriage, often containing ammunition, consisting of an axle, pole, and two wheels, that is attached to the rear of an item of equipment, esp field artillery

verb

(usually foll by up) to attach the limber (to a gun, etc)

Word Origin for limber

C15 lymour shaft of a gun carriage, origin uncertain

British Dictionary definitions for limber (3 of 3)

limber³

/ (ˈlɪmbə) /

noun

(often plural) nautical (in the bilge of a vessel) a fore-and-aft channel through a series of holes in the frames (limber holes) where water collects and can be pumped out

Word Origin for limber

C17: probably changed from French lumière hole (literally: light)

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单词	limber
释义	limber ¹ [ lim-ber ] / ˈlɪm bər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR limber ON THESAURUS.COM adjective characterized by ease in bending the body; supple; lithe. bending readily; flexible; pliant. verb (used without object) to make oneself limber (usually followed by up): to limber up before the game. verb (used with object) to make (something) limber (usually followed by up): She tried to limber up her wits before the exam. Origin of limber ¹ First recorded in 1555–65; perhaps akin to limb¹ SYNONYMS FOR limber 2 pliable. SEE SYNONYMS FOR limber ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR limber 1, 2 stiff. 2 rigid, unbending. SEE ANTONYMS FOR limber ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for limber 2. See flexible. OTHER WORDS FROM limber lim·ber·ly, adverblim·ber·ness, noun Words nearby limber limb, limba, limbate, limb bud, limbed, limber, limber hole, limberneck, limber pine, limber up, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy Definition for limber (2 of 3) limber² [ lim-ber ] / ˈlɪm bər / Military noun a two-wheeled vehicle, originally pulled by four or six horses, behind which is towed a field gun or caisson. verb (used with object) to attach the limber to (a gun) in preparation for moving away (sometimes followed by up). verb (used without object) to attach a limber to a gun (usually followed by up). Origin of limber ² 1400–50; late Middle English lymo(u)r pole of a vehicle. See limb¹, -er¹ Definition for limber (3 of 3) limber³ [ lim-ber ] / ˈlɪm bər / noun Usually limbers. Nautical. a passage or gutter in which seepage collects to be pumped away, located on each side of a central keelson; bilge. Origin of limber ³ 1620–30; perhaps <French lumière hole, light <Late Latin lūmināria;see luminaria Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for limber The role eventually went to the limber Brit Andrew Garfield. Josh Hutcherson on the J. Law Hacking Scandal and Life After 'The Hunger Games'\|Marlow Stern\|September 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then, a long and limber girl with wide eyes and an uncanny resemblance to Rihanna grabs my hand and startles me by speaking. A Mad Feast Is the Next 'Sleep No More'\|Nina Strochlic\|February 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A few reps of dynamic moves like toy soldiers and step-ups will get you warm and limber. 5 Exercises to Get Ski and Snowboard Ready\|DailyBurn\|January 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Watch the brave and limber artist go Cirque-du-Soleil style and dance with some provocative figures. Michelle Obama pumps up the crowd, Karl Rove rides a Segway, and More Viral Videos\|The Daily Beast Video\|September 8, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Then he does an obstacle course to limber up, or some endurance work on the treadmill. Personal Trainers for Fat Pets\|Lenore Skenazy\|September 24, 2010\|DAILY BEAST "We seen the beginning of it," Limber began, and Powell scenting a story, settled with delighted anticipation. The Long Dim Trail\|Forrestine C. Hooker And he can do it without being full of cider, too; he don't need any apple juice to limber his tongue! The Village Watch-Tower\|(AKA Kate Douglas Riggs) Kate Douglas Wiggin I'll send you out to Frisco in a chorus that'll limber you up, all right, but I won't let you stay long. Just Around the Corner\|Fannie Hurst She was just beautiful––slim and limber and long––what you might imagine a nymph would look like if she got loose in a music-hall. The Cup of Fury\|Rupert Hughes Limber thanked him and tied it across the back of his saddle, glancing up at the threatening sky. The Long Dim Trail\|Forrestine C. Hooker British Dictionary definitions for limber (1 of 3) limber¹ / (ˈlɪmbə) / adjective capable of being easily bent or flexed; pliant able to move or bend freely; agile Derived forms of limber limberly, adverblimberness, noun Word Origin for limber C16: origin uncertain British Dictionary definitions for limber (2 of 3) limber² / (ˈlɪmbə) / noun part of a gun carriage, often containing ammunition, consisting of an axle, pole, and two wheels, that is attached to the rear of an item of equipment, esp field artillery verb (usually foll by up) to attach the limber (to a gun, etc) Word Origin for limber C15 lymour shaft of a gun carriage, origin uncertain British Dictionary definitions for limber (3 of 3) limber³ / (ˈlɪmbə) / noun (often plural) nautical (in the bilge of a vessel) a fore-and-aft channel through a series of holes in the frames (limber holes) where water collects and can be pumped out Word Origin for limber C17: probably changed from French lumière hole (literally: light) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to limber pliable, spry, agile, nimble, lithe, resilient, graceful, supple, loose, elastic, plastic, deft, lissome, pliant, springy, lithesome
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limber

adjective

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

Origin of limber

SYNONYMS FOR limber

ANTONYMS FOR limber

synonym study for limber

OTHER WORDS FROM limber

Words nearby limber

Definition for limber (2 of 3)

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of limber

Definition for limber (3 of 3)

noun

Origin of limber

Example sentences from the Web for limber

British Dictionary definitions for limber (1 of 3)

adjective

Derived forms of limber

Word Origin for limber

British Dictionary definitions for limber (2 of 3)

noun

verb

Word Origin for limber

British Dictionary definitions for limber (3 of 3)

noun

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